SAVE THE DATE!Additional information coming soon - click HERE. The QBS Express: Official Podcast of ACEC of Kansas What happens when a city of 6,000 people lands the largest economic development project in the history of its state? That's exactly what De Soto, Kansas is navigating right now — and the story behind how they got there is one worth telling. I sat down in De Soto with City Administrator Mike Brungardt and Public Works Director and City Engineer Joe Johnson to unpack the infrastructure, relationships, communications, and plain hard work that turned a former World War II ammunition plant into one of the most buzzed-about economic development sites in the country. Episode #38 of the QBS Express is available now! Click HERE to listen.Click on the image above to view an ACEC National video about coalitions! "ACEC National members are eligible to join the specialty groups known as ACEC Coalitions — dedicated communities of ACEC members organized by practice area or firm size. The coalitions provide a range of practical, day-to-day resources to enhance the operation of your business and make it more profitable by sharing knowledge and best practices with peers in your area of specialization." | Upcoming events
ACEC National Convention in DC 2026ACEC members met with Kansas’ Congressional offices to advocate for policies that keep our industry strong and our communities growing, with an emphasis on reauthorizing transportation and water infrastructure and ensuring more efficient permitting and other business practices.
ACEC KS Board members are captured hard at work while at the 2026 Midwest States Conference.
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ACEC National Fall Conference 2025 - San Diego |
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KS attendees at dinner during the ACEC National Fall Conference that was held in San Diego. |
President Brian Armstrong (left), Executive Director Scott Heidner (center), and National Director Jeff Hancock representing KS at the ACEC National Board meeting. |
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